Let’s take a look at a series of statements about spiders and find which are fact and which are fiction. Spiders are older than dinosaurs This is a fact. Spiders are ancient creatures, which have evolved over hundreds of millions of years. At first, they were rudimentary insects, without the
Some Strange, But True, Facts About Spiders Some male spiders simply want to be eaten Although female black widows are notorious for cannibalizing their male partners, this is not a common occurrence. Male red widows, on the other hand, will force feed themselves to the females by placing their heads
Spider silk is one of the toughest materials out there. Pound for pound, it is as strong as steel, hardier than kevlar, and more elastic than rubber. On top of that, it also has antimicrobial properties. So let’s find out what spiders do with this amazing material. Hunting devices We
Insects sometimes astonish us with the structures that they are able to build. Termite mounds, ant colonies, bees’ nests, and spider webs. Spider webs are very complex constructions in their own right, especially when you consider that they are built by insects with extremely small brains. Yet, they are strong,
When you see a spider, you might think it is a brown recluse. You are wondering whether it is a sign of infestation or an isolated sighting. You may ignore these spider species, considering them as less dangerous. However, there is a reason to worry as brown recluses are potentially
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